Photographer Le Bich evokes the Tet atmosphere with Traditional Villages in Tet exhibition, one of the opening events for Lunar New Year programme at the Hanoi's Old Quarter.

30 photos show off some of the most iconic features in Tet and famous villages including Nhat Tan flower village.

To Le Bich, Hanoi in the 21st century still maintains many many old features and traditions. There are still peach flower blossoms, kumquat trees and people buy calligraphy.

"Hanoi is city, a gathering of traders and villages," he said.

Several photos of Tet in the old times are also on display. The exhibition is held from January 22 to February 22 at 42-44 Hang Bac Street, Hanoi.



 

Children selling peach flower blossom in 1929 and flowers sold on Hang Luoc Street in 2010


Buying flowers in 1929 and in 2010


Calligraphy masters at the end of 19th century and in 2011


Making chung cakes in 1955 and in 21st century


Anonymous old ritual and festival at Trieu Khuc Village in 2013


Caring for peach flower trees in Nhat Tan Village


Water puppetry in Dong Anh District


Colourful paper made at Dong Ho Village

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